Slimeantics #35 clues and answers · Tuesday, October 27, 2026

These are the seven clues from Slimeantics #35, the daily word game for Tuesday, October 27, 2026. Each slime reads a definition, and you guess the word it describes, from the easiest level to the hardest. You can play this puzzle now, or tap any clue to see its answer, the other words the game accepted, and the word in a sentence.

Word 1 · Easy peasy

noun · 4 letters: The white drink that comes from cows.

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MILK

Close, for fewer points: CREAM, DAIRY, BUTTERMILK

In a sentence:

I poured cold milk over my cereal and ate it with a big spoon.
The farmer gets fresh milk from his cows every morning before breakfast.

Word 2 · Warming up

noun · 6 letters: A doll moved by strings or by a hand inside it.

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PUPPET

Close, for fewer points: DUMMY

MARIONETTE: A marionette is one worked by strings only.

In a sentence:

The little girl made her puppet dance and talk in a squeaky voice.
A string was tied to each arm of the wooden puppet.

Word 3 · Getting there

noun · 6 letters: Deep sadness caused by loss or misfortune.

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SORROW

Also accepted: GRIEF, WOE, HEARTACHE, HEARTBREAK, ANGUISH, MISERY, MOURNING, DESPAIR

Close, for fewer points: UNHAPPINESS, REGRET, PAIN, MELANCHOLY

SAD: SAD is a different part of speech from the answer.
SORRY: SORRY is a different part of speech from the answer.
BLUES: BLUES is informal or slangy for this meaning.

In a sentence:

The family felt deep sorrow when their old dog passed away.
Tears of sorrow rolled down her cheeks as she waved goodbye to her best friend.

Word 4 · Brainy

adjective · 5 letters: Fit for a king or queen; royal and splendid.

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REGAL

Also accepted: MAJESTIC, PRINCELY, STATELY, NOBLE, IMPERIAL, SOVEREIGN, MAGNIFICENT, GRAND

Close, for fewer points: LORDLY, DIGNIFIED, PALATIAL, LOFTY, AUGUST

In a sentence:

The queen looked regal in her long robe and sparkling crown.
The lion's regal walk showed that he was king of the jungle.

Word 5 · Tricky

adjective · 8 letters: Rude and openly disrespectful to others.

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INSOLENT

Also accepted: IMPUDENT, BRAZEN, IMPERTINENT, CHEEKY, INSULTING, AUDACIOUS, BOLD, BRASH, CONTEMPTUOUS, SASSY, SAUCY, MOUTHY

Close, for fewer points: ARROGANT, FRESH, DEFIANT, UPPITY, COCKY, FLIPPANT, SURLY

In a sentence:

The insolent boy rolled his eyes at the teacher, showing open and rude disrespect.
She gave an insolent reply to her mother and was sent to her room for being so rude.

Word 6 · Wordsmith

noun · 8 letters: A card game scored by moving pegs along a board.

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CRIBBAGE

In a sentence:

Grandpa and I play cribbage, moving small pegs along a board to count our points.
The game of cribbage uses cards for scoring, and the pegs hop along holes in a long board.

Word 7 · Word wizard

adjective · 5 letters: Having fleshy, sagging cheeks below the jaw.

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JOWLY

Close, for fewer points: FAT, PLUMP, PUFFY, DROOPY, FLACCID, PODGY, FLABBY, CHUBBY, BAGGY

In a sentence:

The jowly old bulldog had loose cheeks that sagged below his jaw.
He was a jowly man, with fleshy cheeks that wobbled when he laughed.